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Stories from September 10, 2019

EPA chief pledges to severely cut back on animal testing of chemicals

EPA chief pledges to severely cut back on animal testing of chemicals

Alternative tests are emerging, the agency says, such as computer modeling and tissue studies of cells grown in the lab. Environmental advocates say the move is too quick, and disregards human health.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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This week at farm show: Technology, drones and tiny computers cut farm chemical use

This week at farm show: Technology, drones and tiny computers cut farm chemical use

Experts say combining developing drone technology and computer-controlled field sprayers could mean big reductions in pesticide use. By using drone-collected imagery to map weeds in a field, an herbicide can be applied only to those areas.
by Dan Gunderson

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Charges: Woman locked son, 8, in cold garage, killing him

A Minnesota woman whose court records show a history of child neglect and violence has been charged with manslaughter after authorities say she locked her 8-year-old son in a cold garage overnight, leading to his death.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. Census Bureau reports poverty rate down, but millions still poor

U.S. Census Bureau reports poverty rate down, but millions still poor

While the poverty rate finally fell to prerecession levels in 2018, the number of people without health insurance increased, and about 1 in 8 Americans still lived below the poverty line.
by Pam Fessler

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Over 14 years, Fargo gardens grow community

Over 14 years, Fargo gardens grow community

A project called Growing Together is helping new Americans in Fargo access healthy food — but the gardeners involved say it’s also building relationships between lifelong North Dakotans and refugees who came to Fargo from around the world.
by Dan Gunderson

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Poll: Most Americans want to see Congress pass gun restrictions

Poll: Most Americans want to see Congress pass gun restrictions

Democrats and Republicans agree that Congress should tighten gun laws by passing universal background checks and red flag laws, and require gun licenses as well as increase funding for mental health.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Minnesota's booze business is aging well

Minnesota's booze business is aging well

Minnesota has always had grapes and grain. Now distilleries and wineries are putting those crops to use in interesting ways. Angela Davis led a conversation about the state’s growing wine and spirits industries.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Health officials caution against all vape products as investigation into lung illnesses continues

Health officials caution against all vape products as investigation into lung illnesses continues

Many of the cases appear to be linked to illicit THC products, but medical officials say people should avoid all vaping products until investigations are complete.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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DNR: New hunting rules aimed at stopping spread of CWD

DNR: New hunting rules aimed at stopping spread of CWD

The new rules are designed to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease in wild deer. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says more hunters in more areas will have to provide a sample of their kill to check for CWD.
by Tim Nelson

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Share of uninsured Americans rises for 1st time in a decade

Share of uninsured Americans rises for 1st time in a decade

The data suggest that the economic expansion, now the longest on record at more than 10 years, is still struggling to provide widespread benefits to the U.S. population.
by The Associated Press

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The CIA's secret quest for mind control: Torture, LSD and a 'Poisoner in Chief'

The CIA's secret quest for mind control: Torture, LSD and a 'Poisoner in Chief'

Journalist Stephen Kinzer reveals how CIA chemist Sidney Gottlieb worked in the 1950s and early '60s to develop mind control drugs and deadly toxins that could be used against enemies.
by Terry Gross

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Trump fires John Bolton after months of internal policy division

Trump fires John Bolton after months of internal policy division

The national security adviser caught the president's attention for his aggressive stance as a Fox News commentator, but strayed from favor after pushing too hard against Trump's wishes.
by Philip Ewing

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What does CWD mean for Minnesota deer hunters this year?

Hunters who kill a deer in certain regions of the state will need to get a sample from the deer tested for chronic wasting disease, or CWD. There are also carcass movement restrictions in place for those areas.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Massive Attack’s ‘Mezzanine’ anniversary tour comes to the Palace Theater

In addition to touring with the album, the band marked the anniversary by having the album encoded into DNA and then loaded into a can of spray paint. That can was featured in an exhibition on artificial intelligence at an art museum in London.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Third congressional hearing on ‘forever chemicals’ to focus on corporate accountability

Third congressional hearing on ‘forever chemicals’ to focus on corporate accountability

A former Minnesota attorney general and a 3M executive are testifying in Washington Tuesday before a congressional subcommittee about PFAS — a class of chemicals that have contaminated the drinking water of millions of Americans.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Mayo Clinic lands data partnership with Google

Mayo Clinic lands data partnership with Google

Mayo Clinic is joining with Google on a partnership to use artificial intelligence to improve care of rare and complex diseases. The project pairs Mayo’s medical expertise and massive collection of patient histories with Google’s ability to organize and make use of vast amounts of data.
by Catharine Richert

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Target to add more than 130,000 workers to handle holiday season

Target to add more than 130,000 workers to handle holiday season

All seasonal workers will receive a starting salary of $13 per hour after Target raised its minimum wage in June. Target will hold hiring events at its stores Oct. 11-13 and Nov. 2-3.
by The Associated Press

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U.K. Parliament recesses as Boris Johnson reels from string of defeats

U.K. Parliament recesses as Boris Johnson reels from string of defeats

Lawmakers barred the prime minister from pursuing a no-deal Brexit, then rejected his bid to call early elections. Now, as Parliament begins a suspension he requested, Johnson is in a tight spot.
by Colin Dwyer

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Congregants mourn loss of synagogue and ‘so much history’ in fire

Congregants mourn loss of synagogue and ‘so much history’ in fire

Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire at the 120-year-old synagogue belonging to the Adas Israel Congregation in Duluth.
by Dan Kraker

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9 hours, 3 shootings, 3 dead in St. Paul; 2 teens arrested in Rice St. killing

9 hours, 3 shootings, 3 dead in St. Paul; 2 teens arrested in Rice St. killing

St. Paul police are investigating the fatal shootings of three men in separate incidents Monday into Tuesday. In a shooting on Rice Street, two 15-year-olds have been arrested. Separately, a man was charged in connection with the shooting death of a good Samaritan who tried to help in the aftermath of a traffic accident.
by Tim Nelson

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Esther Wojcicki, author of 'How to Raise Successful People'

Esther Wojcicki, author of 'How to Raise Successful People'

High school teacher Esther Wojcicki speaks at the Commonwealth Club of California about her new book, “How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results.”
by MPR News Staff

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Parents of slain teen sue Carver County, allege privacy violations

Parents of slain teen sue Carver County, allege privacy violations

The parents of Archer Amorosi, 16, say Carver County officials illegally released information about their son after deputies fatally shot him.
by Matt Sepic

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